Conventional Machinist

Accurus Aerospace Athens, 180 Trans Tech Drive, Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM

The conventional machinist is responsible for set‑up and operation of manual mills, lathes and presses.

Essential Job Duties and Functions:

• Sets up and operates manual mills, lathes, presses and hand tools.
• Completes tasks with little or no supervision.
• Optimize process to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Receive daily instructions from Shop Floor Supervisor.
• Check parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications using proper gauges.
• Perform daily point checks on machine and report concerns to Shop Floor Supervisor. (Noted leaks, noises, functionality)
• Use proper feed and speed for maximum efficiency.
• Deburr as required for work in process.
• Train new hires or apprentices as requested.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Meets departmental/company goals and objectives in a timely manner. (Such as Efficiencies, Scrap control, Time motion and Setup reductions.)
• Arrives to work, meetings, appointments, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.
• Interpretation of drawings, sketches, and/or working to set up sheets and verbal instructions.
• Adapting shop practice, methods, and techniques to fit each new situation and properly sequencing machining operations;
• Optimize process to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Performing cutting, turning, drilling, boring, reaming, tapping, and finishing operations where tolerances range from 0.010 to 0.0001 includes setup of machine and fixtures for any of the various operations while working with such materials as
• Use of scales, calipers, internal and external micrometers, height gauges, surface gauge, etc. to determine that the part is being machined the proper configuration
• Perform any other incidental duties as may be required.

Education/

Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Preferred minimum of 6 mos experience in setting up & operating manual machines
• Experience programming and using Pro-Trak is preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, stand for long periods to perform job duties
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material‑handling equipment
• Occasionally reaches overhead and reaches out or down to perform duties
• Frequently climb steps, stairs, or ladders
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Frequently uses hand or fingers to manually inspect parts, tighten hardware & fixtures, and operate machine and material handling controls
• Accurately distinguish colors to respond to sensors, indicators, and color‑variable dashboards
• Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices

Work is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:

• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)

We appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.

Please note that Accurus only accepts applications submitted through our online recruiting system. For information on disability accommodations for applicants, please visit our career page.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.

Thank you for considering Accurus for your next career opportunity.

Accurus Aerospace Athens, 180 Trans Tech Drive, Athens, Georgia, United States of America